Sources Sought Low Temp Anodic Bonding Glass Wafers

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
OU68-FY26-214-NEW
NAICS
334516
PSC
6640
Posted
May 18, 2026
Response due
June 1, 2026
Place of performance
Boulder, CO

What this opportunity is

The Department of Commerce is seeking sources for low temperature anodic bonding glass wafers, specifically requiring polished 4-inch diameter wafers with a thickness of 0.7 mm or 3 mm, and thermal expansion coefficients matching silicon within 20 ppm from 0-450 C. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses under NAICS 334516, particularly those specializing in materials or manufacturing. As this is a Sources Sought notice, interested vendors should track the opportunity for potential future solicitations rather than submit bids at this stage.

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Description

Requirements / Specification Document Requirements / Specifications: Low Temperature Anodic Bonding Glass Wafers 1 Version 1.0 (2019) Double-click on  for further assistance. Use this document to detail specifications/requirements for an item and/or ancillary services.  TITLE: Low Temperature Anodic Bonding Glass Wafers  Requesting Lab/Division/Group: Physical Measurements Lab / Time and Frequency Division / Atomic Devices & Instrumentation Group General Statement of Need  Searching for special glass material/wafers for low temperature bonding with thermal expansion coefficient similar to Si. Items and/or Ancillary Services  Item 1: Glass Wafers Quantity: 10-50 Specifications: Specification 1.1, Glass wafer that enables low temperature anodic bonding at below 250 C 1.2, thermal expansion matchs Si to be within 20 ppm from 0-450 C 1.3, polished 4 inch diameter wafter with thickness of 0.7 mm and 3 mm available. Separately Priced Options and Services: Item 2: [List minimum specifications. Quantity: [Enter quantity here.] Specifications: [Enter quantity here.] [List any other item(s) or service requirements here using the same format above.] Service Requirements / Item Specifications Section  Requirements/Specifications  Planning Considerations ☒ N/A ☐ List any visits required to allow potential vendors to see site specific constraints. [Explain requirement here] ☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require preregistration 30 days prior) ☐ Vendor rep on-site more than three days ☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote] Shipping & Delivery ☒ N/A [Enter shipping and delivery information by item here.] Shipping criteria: ☐ Partial delivery acceptable ☐ Direct delivery to building required [Explain need for requirement here] Building has: ☐ Loading dock ☐ Containerization preference: [Choose container] Other requirements: [List any other requirements here] -- 1 of 4 -- Requirements / Specification Document Requirements / Specifications: Low Temperature Anodic Bonding Glass Wafers 2 Version 1.0 (2019) Double-click on  for further assistance. Delivery date criteria: ☐ Delivery of goods, installation, and training shall be completed no later than: [Insert date here] ☐ Deliver no earlier than: [Insert date here] ☐ Other: [List other shipping, delivery, or specil requirements] Electronic Media ☒ N/A [Enter electronic media requirements by item here.] ☐ Software ☐ Electronic manuals ☐ License Key ☐ Other: [List any other Electronic Media requirements here] [Enter email address for software delivery here] Installation ☒ N/A [Enter installation requirements by item here.] ☐ Vendor technician on site ☐ Rigging ☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging ☐ Removal of packaging material ☐ Equipment set up ☐ Start-up services ☐ Turn key installation ☐ Other [Enter details here.] Note: When installation is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point. Facility / Utility Considerations ☒ N/A [List site specific utility considerations by item here.] ☐ OFPM Work Order Number(s) [List any Work Order Number(s) here] ☐ Power available Voltage: [Enter voltage here] (V) Max Current: [Enter max current draw here] (A) Phase: [Choose phase] Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz) NEMA Plug Type: [Enter plug type here] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P) Environment: [Choose environment] Other power consideration: [List any other power considerations here] ☐ Utility connections: [List relevant available utilities, pressure(s), and flowrate(s)] ☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote] -- 2 of 4 -- Requirements / Specification Document Requirements / Specifications: Low Temperature Anodic Bonding Glass Wafers 3 Version 1.0 (2019) Double-click on  for further assistance. Warranty  ☒ N/A [Choose warranty type here.] [If you require an Extended Manufacturer Warranty, describe the warranty requirements per item here.] What is included? ☐ Labor ☐ Parts ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] ☐ Warranty length: [Enter warranty length here] Period Length:[Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.] Training ☒ N/A [Training requirements (who, when, what, where) here. If on-site, is travel necessary?] ☐ On-site ☐ Off-site location: [Enter location(s) here] ☐ Number of trainees: [Enter number of trainees here] Scope of training: ☐ Operations ☐ Maintenance ☐ Troubleshooting ☐ Safety ☐ Other: [Enter other scope requirements here] ☐ Training materials to be provided: [Describe requirement here] ☐ Other: [Enter other training requirements here] Note: When training is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point. Inspection and Acceptance ☒ N/A [Enter inspection requirements per item here] ☐ Planned government acceptance testing (7 business days) ☐ Gov’t acceptance expected to take longer than 7 business days: [Duration] ☐ Inspection and acceptance plan: [Explain here] ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] Maintenance ☒ N/A [Describe your maintenance requirements per item here] Period Length: [Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.] What is included? ☐ Labor ☐ Spare parts ☐ Consumables ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Software updates ☐ Manuals ☐ Service plan length: [Enter service plan length here] ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] ☐ Requirements: [Enter requirements here] (i.e.: onsite within 72 hours, etc.) ☐ Option Period 1 ☐ Option Period 2 ☐ Option Period 3 ☐ Option Period 4 Government Furnished Material / Equipment ☒ N/A [List any government furnished material/equipment per item here] ☐ Samples for testing ☐ Government equipment which will leave gov't site (TPOC must coordinate with division property custodian) Serial Number: [Enter Serial Number here] Description: [Enter description here] -- 3 of 4 -- Requirements / Specification Document Requirements / Specifications: Low Temperature Anodic Bonding Glass Wafers 4 Version 1.0 (2019) Double-click on  for further assistance. 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